Yeshivish glossary term
keriah
קריעה
Meaning
- tearing a garment in mourning
- ritual rending of clothing
Alternate spellings
kriya
Usage and context
A formal mourning act performed by specified mourners, generally around the funeral or burial depending on custom.
- Category
- mourning - mourning practices
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
The aveilim made keriah before the burial.
Plain-English example
The mourners tore a garment as required in the mourning ritual.